Submitted by Actual-Knee-1399 t3_104l7pp in Newark
effort268 t1_j36r23o wrote
Reply to comment by Actual-Knee-1399 in How safe is the area of Lower Roseville, west of Branch Brook Park? by Actual-Knee-1399
Can confirm the above, lived there for 18 years.
Actual-Knee-1399 OP t1_j38136e wrote
Thank you, I am delighted to hear that, I think I will adapt just well to the place soon. Just that I don't know if it a red flag, since my agent told me she afraid we were too "cute" for the neighborhood (perhaps because we are working in academic) and want to make sure I know exactly that I want to live here.
Ironboundian t1_j3bufwc wrote
Amazing how the broker figured out to use “cute” as a code word to avoid violating fair housing law.
srddave t1_j3bwdv4 wrote
Mmhmm they probably get very good at speaking in code.
effort268 t1_j3832pq wrote
If you dont mind me asking whats the closest intersection. The closer you are to Bloomfield Ave the better, the closer Orange st the worse.
If you intend to walk late, walk through Park ave and be smart (dont be walkinw your headphones on staring at your phone). But tbh, biking is a lot safer especially at night
Actual-Knee-1399 OP t1_j384bfd wrote
Of course, I believe the closest intersection to where we will be living is that of 6th Ave and North 5th St, I remember walking pass a big deli supermarket.
I will keep in mind your insights and be aware of the surrondings when walking, and that should be fine. Thank you again.
effort268 t1_j386g5x wrote
Yeah back in 2006-2014 it was a bit bad, its calmed down significantly but sttill be very careful as theres projects on the cornr 5th st and 7th ave. As well as some directly on your block. With this in mind, please bike at night, ideally on the street as sidewalks are small and you may find people loitering on the sidewalks.
I’m obviously being super cautios here but chances are youll be just fine, just be smart, dont mess with anyone and you wont be messed with. Also this is a mostly Black/Dominican/Puerto Rican neighborhood so keep that in mind as you may hear lots of music and people with loud cars.
PS 6th street is known to be a nicer and safer street as it gets a lot of cars due to it taking you directly to 280.
effort268 t1_j3872bd wrote
Just to add, curius to know your budget cause you might find better places for similar prices in upper roseville (much much safer!!)
Actual-Knee-1399 OP t1_j387qx4 wrote
Yeah I also been researching and found that upper Roseville is one the nicest place to be, but then the prices could be a bit rough. Our budget would be around 1,700- 1,800$ and can hardly go beyond that.
effort268 t1_j389ks6 wrote
You should definitely be able to find a place in upper rosevile for that price. My uncle lives there and pays $1950 for 3 bedrooms. Assuming you need 1, you should be able to find something
Actual-Knee-1399 OP t1_j38bf2y wrote
Definitely will give it a look, thank you. I would say this is the best chance ever to have a bike.
effort268 t1_j38cg8t wrote
Yeah I found a few spots on Zillow. Best of luck!
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